Chief Operating Officer (SwarmFarm Robotics)
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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Chief Operating Officer (SwarmFarm Robotics)
Australia
- Salary: A$200,000 to A$250,000 AUD
- Level: Senior
About the Role
TRG (Tenth Revolution Group) is proud to be partnering exclusively with SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous agriculture technology. We are on a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world. Clarity drives confidence, and confidence drives results. Let's ensure you know your role on our team. GAME ON!
Purpose
The COO runs the business. This role is accountable for translating strategy into execution and ensuring SwarmFarm consistently delivers on its commercial, operational, and customer commitments. The COO builds and leads a high-performing operating system-covering people, processes, and systems-to enable scalable, repeatable global growth.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Business Performance & Execution
- Accountable for delivery of the operating plan and P&L outcomes
- Ensures revenue, margin, and cost targets are achieved
- Aligns commercial commitments with operational capability
Operating System & Cadence
- Owns the company's operating system:
- Cadence (meetings, rhythms, reporting)
- Metrics and dashboards
- Accountability across teams
- Drives clarity, speed of decision-making, and execution discipline
End-to-End Value Chain Performance
- Accountable for performance across the full customer lifecycle:
- Marketing → Sales → Manufacturing → Operations → Customer Success
- Ensures alignment, handoffs, and accountability across all functions
- Delivers consistent, high-quality customer outcomes at scale
Commercial Execution Alignment
- Holds Sales and Marketing accountable for:
- Pipeline quality and velocity
- Conversion performance
- Revenue delivery
- Ensures commercial activity aligns with delivery capability
Operational Excellence & Scaling
- Designs and implements scalable operating models, systems, and processes
- Drives continuous improvement in: Throughput, Efficiency, and Reliability
- Ensures the business scales without loss of performance or control
Systems, Data & Infrastructure
- Owns performance of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, operational systems)
- Ensures systems are integrated, reliable, and support real-time decision-making
- Establishes clear data ownership, governance, and reporting
Financial & Resource Discipline
- Partners with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Allocates resources to maximize return and efficiency
- Drives cost discipline while maintaining delivery quality
Risk, Safety & Governance
- Owns operational risk identification and mitigation
- Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and internal standards
- Embeds strong HSE culture and operational resilience
Global Scaling & Expansion
- Builds operating models to support global growth (including US expansion)
- Ensures readiness across teams, systems, and delivery capability
- Enables repeatable and scalable market entry
Leadership & Team Performance
- Leads and coaches a high-performing leadership team
- Sets clear accountability and performance expectations
- Builds capability and succession depth across the organization
Board & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provides clear, data-driven operational reporting to CEO and Board
- Communicates performance, risks, and opportunities
- Supports investor engagement with credible operating narratives
Why SwarmFarm?
SwarmFarm is driven by three core values:
- It Matters: Making a real difference for farmers and sustainable agriculture
- Get It Done: Solutions-focused and committed to delivering results
- We Win Together: Success is shared across customers, partners, and team members
Requirements
Experience
- Proven executive leadership experience with P&L accountability
- Track record of scaling complex, cross-functional businesses
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Experience in AgTech, robotics, OEM, or industrial environments preferred
- Experience working with Boards and governance structures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Agriculture, Business, or related)
- 10+ years relevant industry experience
- Senior leadership experience (5+ years)
- Knowledge of WHS and regulatory environments
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel (~30%)
- Valid driver's license
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a pioneering company in autonomous agriculture technology
- Be part of a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world
About the Company
TRG (Tenth Revolution Group) is proud to be partnering exclusively with SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous agriculture technology. We are on a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world.